Reciphexamine

Generic name:lidocaine, menthol
Dosage form: patch
Drug class:Topical anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.

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Warnings

For external use only

Avoid contact with eyes

Do not applly to open wounds or damaged skin

If symptoms persist for more than seven days, discontinue use and consult physician

If swallowed, consult physician

Do not bandage tightly

If pregnant or breast feeding, contact physician prior to use

Do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas

Keep out of reach of children

Lidocaine HCL 4.00%

Menthol 1.00%

aloe barbadensis leaf, water, arnica montan extract, boswella serrata extract, camelia sinensis leaf extract, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerine, glycerine, isopropyl myristate, PEG 8, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, triethanolamine, fd&c blue #1, fd&c yellow #5

clean and dry affected area

remove patch from backing and apply to affected area

use only one patch at a time, and maximum of four patches/day

leave patch on affected area for up to 8 hours

do not use patches for longer than five consecutive days

children under 12 should consult physician prior to use

Temporary relief of pain associated with minor cuts, scrapes and minor skin irritations

DESCRIPTION:

Reciphexamine (Lidocaine 4%/Menthol 1%) is comprised of an adhesive material containing Lidocaine 4% and Menthol 1% which is applied to a woven polyester backing and covered with a PET film release line. The release liner is removed prior to application to the skin. The size of the patch is 12.5 cm x 8.5cm.

Lidocaine is chemically designated as 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl), has an octanol: water partition ration of 43 at pH 7.4, and has the following structure:

Menthol is chemically designated as 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol. It is colorless, hexagonal crystals, usually needle-like; fused masses or crystalline powder with a pleasant, peppermint-like odor. It has a melting point between 31°C to 36° C.

Each adhesive patch contains 68 mg of Lidocaine and 17mg of Menthol. It also contains the following inactive ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Juice) Gel, Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana Extract, Boswella Serrata Extract, Camellia Sinensis
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